Today marks a major milestone for Škoda Auto India as it approaches a new era in India with its all-new compact SUV. Announced in February and following a recent teaser of its design, the vehicle has been named through an imaginative nationwide campaign. Reflecting the choice of thousands of people, Škoda Auto India’s new SUV will be called the Kylaq, embodying a unique connection with its future drivers.
Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said: “Our new compact SUV Kylaq is for the people of India. We wanted them to be part of every milestone of our biggest-ever launch in the country.”Škoda Auto India announces the name of a new compact SUV, the first of its kind named through the national ‘Name Your Škoda’ campaign.
Over 200,000 entries received, resulting in the selection of a name that fits Škoda’s traditional ICE SUV nomenclature, starting with ‘K’ and ending with ‘Q’. The most popular name among 10 finalists secures top spot, with the grand prize winner receiving the first vehicle off the production line in 2025; ten other participants win an exclusive trip to Prague. The Škoda Kylaq will be the third all-new, India-specific product developed by Škoda Auto India.
